Legal Question

[Glocknuffsaid]

So I want to say that I need advise because I purchased a hunting license without the Hunter’s Safety Education Card (wasn’t even asked at the gun shop where I purchased it) and went out to the shooting range in York County and Game Warden confiscated my hunting license and issued a summons (which I didn’t receive but that’s a whole different topic).
I plead guilty (I should of come to this forum and read up on this issue on obtaining a hunter’s safety education card before buying a hunting license or just bought a shooting range permit!!?) and will be paying the fine in full. I have to pay about $250 for the “unlawfully obtaining a hunting license without having the hunters ed card!?”

Now the question...Should I be worried about my LTCF being affected at renewal because of this summons offense?

[Gunsnwater]

Some counties yes, some no. Its up to the sheriff. You need to talk to a gun type lawyer.

[Daycrawler]

You need Gunlawyer001 here on the forum. He seems to be the go to guy, who gets things done.

[knight0334]

The offense is a summary and shouldn't affect your LTCF(unless you end up on probation). It isn't a prohibitor acquiring or keeping a LTCF.

However, the conviction could be held against you by a vindictive sheriff under the Character Clause.

[Gun]

Were you aware that you needed the edu card before acquiring the license?

Ignorance shouldn't be a character issue in regards to an LTCF application.

[Remington788]

Have you now taken the course?

I am kind of surprised that the PGC does not link the records of course certificates with the license database so they would know when you are buying your license.

[Glocknuffsaid]

I did not nor was I asked. Just took my money with a smile and said happy hunting 🙄

[Glocknuffsaid]

Contacted and he replied. Thanks!

[S&WOwner]

So I want to say that I need advise because I purchased a hunting license without the Hunter’s Safety Education Card (wasn’t even asked at the gun shop where I purchased it) and went out to the shooting range in York County and Game Warden confiscated my hunting license and issued a summons...

Just wondering - You were at a "shooting range in York County and Game Warden confiscated my hunting license." How did the Warden know you had a Hunting License to begin with? What did he say when he walked up to you?

[TooBigToFit]

Just wondering - You were at a "shooting range in York County and Game Warden confiscated my hunting license." How did the Warden know you had a Hunting License to begin with? What did he say when he walked up to you?

He probably did a license check, given that you are required to have either a hunting license or permit to shoot at a SGL range (the former being cheaper and granting you much more than just access to mediocre shooting ranges).